Hampton Roads has many opportunities for performing in theater, dance or music. You can just watch, too.

May 11, 2010

Hampton Roads has plenty of opportunities for performing in theater, dance and music. Just want to watch? That works, too!

DANCE

Hampton Roads Civic Ballet. A nonprofit organization comprised of intermediate and advanced students of the Academy of Ballet in Hampton, Two major productions are staged annually; community benefit concerts performed throughout the year. 4218 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. 722-8216. hrcivicballet.org

Orchesis Dance Company. Student company of the College of William and Mary dance department performs original faculty and student choreography. Performances are in Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall on the William and Mary campus. 221-2785. wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/orcdan/williammarydance

Richmond Ballet. This statewide professional company offers an annual "Nutcracker," large-scale story ballets and contemporary works at its studio.407 E. Canal St., Richmond.

804-344-0906. richmondballet.com

Second Wind Dance Company. This contemporary company performs throughout Hampton Roads. 547-2236. fourfriends.com/secondwind

Terpsichorean Dance Company. Hampton University's student dance company performs in Ogden Hall and at community events. 727-5317 or 389-1650.

Virginia Regional Ballet. Dedicated to the continued improvement and enhancement of classical ballet technique, the group's academy offers dance training for all levels through weekly classes and performances. 1228 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. 229-2553.dancevrb.com

Williamsburg Ballet Theatre. Established in early 2007, Williamsburg Ballet Theatre is the performing company of the Institute for Dance. Classes offered at 3356 Ironbound Road, Suite 501, Williamsburg. 229-1717. theinstitutefordance.org

MUSIC

Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia. Four student ensembles that perform throughout the region. 618-1800. bayyouth.org